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MADAM WALKER'S 



CHAMPION FITTER, 



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SELF - INSTRUCTOR 

IN THE 

SCIENCE OF CUTTING AND FITTING ALL 

THE GARMENTS WORN BY LADIES, 

GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN. 



MRS. H. M. WALKER, Inventor 
W. A. WORK, Proprietor. 



CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. 



MADAM WALKER'S 



CHAMPION FITTER, 



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SELF - INSTRUCTOR 



IN THE 



SCIENCE OF CUTTING AND FITTING ALL 
THE GARMENTS WORN BY LADIES, 
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MRS. H. M. WALKER, Inventor. 
W. A. WORK, Proprietor. 



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CI IICAGO, ILLINOIS. 



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COPYRIGHTED BY 
MRS. H. M. WALKER, 



ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 




GRBRTING. 



It has been my aim in the production of this System to 
present a practical work, entering into detail where necessary,, 
and avoiding all superfluous theory. 

In my opinion proportion and measure are the prime 
requisites, to act, not singly and independent, but in perfect 
harmony with each other, constructing a proportionate draft 
by the measure. 

Correctly proportionate garments, perfect in shape, hand- 
some in outline, intended to fit only perfect forms, are regard- 
ed, on general principles, to give better satisfaction and more 
grace in outline on an ill-shaped form. 

" Actual Measure " may lead one to sacrifice to a great 
extent the proportionate appearance. It is a self-evident fact, 
even with strictly actual measure, we do not always produce a 
perfect result, one that cannot be improved by trying on. 

Experience establishes the fact that the proportionate size 
of a figure measuring, say 35 breast, is invariably found in rela- 
tive ratio. 

The figure is governed by a law of proportion, the invari- 
able sequence of a certain size. Then it is equally true that 
most all sizes will correspond with the basis of measurement, 
namely, the breast or bust. Accepting, therefore, this prin- 
ciple as the preferable one, we are able to enunciate the funda- 
mental theory of the modern system, which is that the propor- 
tional build and measure shall be used combined, and that 
in order to carry out most effectually this principle of combi- 
nation, we adopt the measures as the most correct means to 
get a proportional construction. 



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GENERAL REMARKS. 



This system consists of twenty-five graduated scales, a 
curved rule, and a book of diagrams of all the new and stylish 
garments worn by ladies, gentlemen, and children. To draft 
any pattern, we select scale corresponding with the breast or 
bust measure for upper garments ; for lower garments use hip 
measure. We turn to pattern we wish to draft, and using scale 
selected, simply copy diagram, getting lengths by actual meas- 
ure. We then shape the garment with our new curved rule, 
which, being lettered and having a spear to correspond with 
letters and spear, on diagram, requires no tiresome lessons or 
valuable time to learn to use it. Our two main objects were, 
first, to produce an accurate system ; second, to simplify it 
in order that all minds would be able to grasp it without any 
tedious lessons. 



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DIRECTIONS FOR TAKING MEASURES IN THE 
LADIES' DEPARTMENT. 



First — Take the bust measure ; stand in front of the per- 
son, pass the tape line under the arms over the very largest 
part of the bust, and over the shoulder blades snug, but not 
tight. 

Second — Length of back from neck to waist, as low as can 
be worn. 

Third — Length of waist in front. 

Fourth — Waist measure tight. 

Fifth — Length of sleeve is taken on the inside, from arm- 
size to elbow, with arm straight, and then the natural length 
of sleeve at wrist. 



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DIRECTIONS FOR DRAFTING THE BASQUE. 



Select scale corresponding with breast or bust measure — 
say 35 — and draft entire pattern by it. Draw a base line, and 
then draw a line forming a right-angle w T ith base line, as per 
line No. I, in diagram. Open book at basque pattern and copy, 
beginning with back ; place scale on base line, with the first 
graduate on line No. I, and mark at y 2 — 7 — I2J^ — 15^ ; get 
length of back, which is 16 inches from point L / 2 , mark drop 
8 inches below for hip-line ; draft straight lines from all points 
except y 2 , that being a curve; locate width of garment by 
placing your scale on 1st line and even with base line ; mark at 
2,% 2d line, 12^ 3d line, I2j{ 4th line, 14^ 5th line, ij^, 5, 
io^i, and last line 3-7-13. Connect points by placing letter 
and spear on curved rule to correspond with letter and spear 
on diagram ; all unmarked lines are straight. For Front, draft 
base line and straight line, and mark at 3, 7, 16, 17^, draw 
straight lines according to diagram, and establish width as you 
did on back. Locate waist line by measuring from 7 down, 
giving exact measure of front, drop 8 inches below for hip line ; 
make under-arm seam correspond with front seam inside form; 
locate width of waist and hip line ; next, height of darts, first, 5 
inches; second, 5^ inches; draw lines like diagram. 

No seams allowed. Sew on lines, and allow seams. Prove 
up waist line by waist measure, making any necessary changes 
in under-arm dart. 

SLEEVE. 

Draft base line, and line No. 1, locate points 3, 5^, 10^ ; 
draft lines, and locate width, establish length, measure down 



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base line from 10^ to length of elbow and wrist ; draft lines 
and locate points for elbow and wrist ; connect points accord- 
ing to diagram. No seams allowed. 

A cloak, polonaise, or princess can be cut from either of 
the basque patterns, by simply extending pattern below hip 
line to length desired. 

For cloaks take scale two sizes larger than bust measure. 

For further information, 

Address, Mrs. H. M. Walker, 

Chicago. 



AGENTS WANTED. 

We want ladies and gentlemen to sell the Champion 
Fitter. We give splendid chances to make money fast and 
easy. Call or address, W. A. WORK, Proprietor, 

-Chicago, 111. 



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BACK OF BASQUE. — Select Scale corresponding' with bust measure. Get length by actual 
measure from Point %. 

SLEEVE. — Use same scale. Get length from point \o)& to elbow, and then to wrist; establish 
width and connect points. 



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FRENCH BASQUE. 
Use breast or bust measure, and draft according to directions for 
plain basque. 



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PLAIN OR GATHERED WAIST. 
Lay off by scale corresponding with bust measure, and get 
length by actual measure. 



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LADIES' "WRAP. 

Lay off by the scale corresponding with bust measure. 



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LADIES' CHEMISE. 
Lay off by bust measure, govern length by actual measurement. 



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LADIES' DBAWERS. — Lay off by hip measure, govern length by actual 
measure; seams allowed. 



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LADIES' AND MISSES' DRAWERS. 

Lay off by the scale corresponding with hip measure, get length 
and waistband by measure. 

Misses'. — Get base line and use dotted lines; seams allowed. 



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MISSES' BASQUE. 

Draft by scale corresponding with breast. Get length by actual 



measure. 



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CHILD'S DEAWER8 WITH WAIST. 
Lay off waist by scale corresponding with bust measure, getting 
length by measure, and drawers by hip measure, getting length of 
inside seam by actual measure. Seams allowed. 



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BOYS' KNEE PAJSTTS. 



Draft by hip measure, get length of inside seam with tape line, 
seams allowed. 



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BOYS' SACK COAT— FRONT, BACK, SLEEVE AND COLLAR. 

Use scale corresponding with breast measure, regulating lengths 
by actual measure. 



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MEN'S DRAWEES, — Lay off by hip measure, govern length by actual 
measure ; seams allowed ^ inch. 



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MEN'S SHIRT. — Layoff by scale corresponding with chest measure; locate 
length by measure; use dotted line for sleeve. 



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BACK OF GENT'S PANTS. — Use scale corresponding with hip measure ; 
get length of inside seam, by tape line; seams allowed. 



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FRONT OF GENT'S PANTS. — Use same scale; get length of inside seam 
and waist-band with tape line. 



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MEN'S VEST. 



Lay off by chest measure, regulate length by tape measure; \V 2 
to 5 inches allowed for seams and lap. 



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MEN'S SACK COAT. 



Draft with scale corresponding with breast measure; govern 
length of waist and coat by actual measure; seams are allowed. 



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GENT'S SLEEVE AND COLLAR. 

Lay by same scale as that used in drafting coat, regulate length by 
actual measure; find length of sleeve by measuring on the inside o 
arm. 



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GENT'S FEOCK COAT. 
Draft by chest measure over vest, get length of waist and skirt by 



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All who have families have garments to cut, and if you 
have a sewing machine and no guide to cut your garments by 
you are very little better off than if you had no machine. Pat- 
terns cost a great deal, and you must rebaste and fit them, 
wasting cloth and time. With the Champion Fitter you 
can lay off in an accurate manner all the patterns for the 
family. This system is entirely new and so simple that we 
will agree to learn you to draft successfully in a few hours. 
We will teach you the art of dressmaking and tailoring. Our 
system cuts all the garments worn by ladies, gentlemen and 
children. If we do not teach you to cut and fit as accurately 
as a dressmaker or tailor, it will cost you nothing. We make 
you master of the trade for Five Dollars, and furnish you the 
system free. Now is the time for ladies to learn dressmaking. 
You will be perfectly safe in giving us a trial as we charge you 
nothing until you are satisfied you can learn. Every lady who 
has a family should embrace this opportunity while we are 
here. We want 500 ladies, gentlemen and children to cut trial 
patterns for. It will cost you nothing and you will have an ex- 
cellent opportunity to test the Champion Fittfr. If you have 
daughters, send them to us and we will learn them the art of 
dressmaking and tailoring. They will take pleasure in making 
garments for all the family, when they find they can do the 
work with so much ease and accuracy. Every lady would 
possess herself of one if she only knew one-half of its real valve. 
The system has the graduated scale, with standard inch, which 
makes it both simple and accurate. We are willing to draft with 
anyone, and challenge competition with experienced dressmakers 
and tailors. With a very little practice any one can learn to 



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use the Fitter. They are selling very rapidly and we can 
and will give agents a splendid opportunity to make money. 
Our System has been tested and approved of by the best 
tailors and dressmakers in Chicago and St. Paul. As evidence 
of its real worth Mr. C. H. Devereaux, Inventor of Devereaux's 
Actual Measure System, is our General Traveling Agent. 
For further information, please call on us at the 



Or Address, W. A. WORK, Proprietor, 

Or Mrs. H. M. WALKER. 






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AGENTS WANTED! 



If you wish to engage in a money-making business, one 
that every family in the land will be interested in, one that does 
not require any special gift or talent to handle, it being a neces- 
ity, one that will save in a short time from five to ten times its 
cost, we are here for the purpose of locating agents in this 
vicinity, and will give you an excellent opportunity. Our 
little enterprise is just out, has no competition, is quite easy to 
manage, and will sell on sight. We do not take orders, but 
deliver the goods, hence save the trouble of going over the 
ground the second time- Kxvy energetfc lady or gentleman 
can not fail to make $30.00 to $70.00 a week. You can do a 
splendid business right at home, as our little enterprise sells 
better where it has been used. But if you would a traveling 
agency, we will give you one and you can make money rapidly, 
appointing agents for this business. We are anxious for a gen- 
eral agent to take charge of as much Territory as he can 
organize. You can soon have a corps of agents that will bring 
you a handsome income, and also make splendid wages for 
themselves. Every one is pleased with our business. 

For further information call on us. We are stopping for 
a time at the 



Address, W. A. WORK, or Mrs. H. M. WALKER. 



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